Breaking Update: Arrest Warrant Issued For Heath Slater - WWE Statement + What Sources Claim

Birthdate: 07/15/1983 (age 31) Height: 6'2" Weight: 216 Ib Miller trained at WWA4 wrestling school in Atla...

Souce(s): FOX5 & The Wrestling Observer

UPDATE: As noted earlier here on the website, FOX 5 in Atlanta reports that Atlanta police have issued an arrest warrant for Heath Slater (real name Heath Miller) for an incident at the Wrestlemania 27 after-party in 2011.

Corrine Oliver, who was working security, claims that Slater put her in a chokehold and tried to get her into an elevator to drag her to his room at the Hyatt Regecny Atlanta. She claims the attack caused damage to five vertebrae in her back.

She reported the matter to her supervisor (at Allied Barton Securities) the morning after it happened, but she waited three months to file a police report. She claimed that she waited for the supervisors to file the report but they didn’t. She also said that other wrestlers saw what Slater was doing and didn’t help. The police report said the incident was a “simple assault/battery”.

Also read: BREAKING NEWS: Arrest Warrant Issued For Heath Slater

WWE issued the following statement earlier this evening:

"WWE has been advised that a misdemeanor arrest warrant has been issued against Heath Miller (aka Heath Slater), but we have not seen a copy or been provided with the underlying charges. Once this information is received by WWE, we will take the appropriate action."

At the time the story first broke in 2011, sources in WWE claimed Slater was with his fiancée on the night in question. Another source claims that Slater and his girlfriend actually got engaged later that evening.

ORIGINAL: According to police in Atlanta, GA, a warrant has been issued for WWE wrestler Heath "Heath Miller" Slater stemming from a 2011 incident at a WrestleMania 27 afterparty.

FOX-5 television in Atlanta reports that Corinne Oliver, who was working security at the event, is accusing Slater of putting her in a chokehold and trying to get her into an elevator. She claims he was trying to drag her back to his room at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta where the party was taking place.

Oliver says she was inured during the attack and broke five vertebrae in her back.

Oliver apparently went to her supervisor on the morning of the incident and told him about it but nothing was ever done. She then waited almost three months to file a police report. She claims the reason she waited so long is because she expected her supervisors at Allied Barton Securities to file a police report and they never did. She also claims another wrestler witnessed the incident but didn't do anything to help her. The police report described the incident as a "simple assault/battery."

WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt says the charges were filed against Slater and not the company.

Story developing .......

Spike TV President Releases A Statement On TNA’s Departure From The Network

Source: Pwinsider.com

Spike TV issued the following statement regarding TNA’s departure from the network. According to the end date revealed in the statement, it appears that the previously rumored “best of” episodes of iMPACT! will air on December 3rd, 10th, 17th and finally on the 24th.

Also read: The Latest Backstage Update On TNA's Future With SpikeTV - Are They Leaving For Another Network?

Our partnership with TNA Wrestling will officially come to an end with our last telecast on December 24.

Dixie Carter and her team have been incredible partners to work with over the past 9 years, delivering high-action entertainment and strong ratings.

As Spike continues to evolve into a network reaching a broader audience, we continue to look across our schedule to find opportunities to add original scripted and non-scripted programming that appeals to a wider demographic.

On behalf of everyone at Spike, we would like to wish Dixie and TNA all the best and continued success.

Kevin Kay President, Spike TV

WWE Releases Statement On Lee Marshall's Passing

WWE.com posted the following on the passing of Lee Marshall…

WWE is saddened by the news that Lee Marshall has passed away.

A gifted broadcaster with an unmistakable voice, Marshall provided commentary for both the AWA and WCW and was a Monday Nitro fixture with his weekly "Road Report." He appeared with WWE for one night only, handling ring announcing duties for the Los Angeles portion of WrestleMania 2. In addition to his contributions to the world of sports-entertainment, Marshall was also the voice of iconic cereal mascot Tony the Tiger on Frosted Flakes commercials.

Our deepest condolences go out to Marshall's family, friends and fans.

On behalf of everyone here on the website, we send our deepest condolences to Lee's friends and family. R.I.P.

DISH Network Statement On The Future Of WWE PPVs

Danielle Johnson of DISH Network issued the following statement in regards to WWE carrying the Extreme Rules PPV…

"Dish continues to evaluate all WWE pay-per-view on an event-by-event basis. We will announce whether WWE's Extreme Rules will be available closer to its air date."

WWE Issues Statement On WrestleMania 30 Streami...

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WWE Network Statement On Xbox Issues, RAW Destr...

-- WWE.com is currently running a poll asking their fans what they thought was the "most destructive moment" on last night's RAW. As of this writing, Brock Lesnar's F5 to Mark Henry through the announce table leads the voting.-- In addition to Hulk Hogan, WWE Superstar Zack Ryder will also be appearing in an upcoming episode of The Travel Channel's "Toy Hunter".-- The WWE Network sent out the following statement for Xbox 360 earlier this afternoon:"The WWE Network login issue for Xbo...

Microsoft Statement On The WWE Network Issues

The following was posted on the XBox 360/Microsoft service page, in regards to subscribers having issues with the WWE Network…

"Are you having trouble using your WWE app on your Xbox 360 console? We've got you covered, XBox members! Thanks for being patient while we work toward a fix. We'll provide an update for you as soon as possible."

Update: WWE Issues Statement On Network Issues

UPDATE: WWE sent out the following statement today in regards to the issues with the launch of the WWE Network…"Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), WWE's technology partner, was overwhelmed and their systems have been unable to process most orders since 9 am due to demand for WWE Network. MLBAM has been working aggressively to resolve this issue."ORIGINAL: WWE posted the following on their website and Facebook, acknowledging issues fans are having as they try to sign up for t...

WWE Issues Statement On WWE Network Problems

WWE posted the following on their website and Facebook, acknowledging issues fans are having as they try to sign up for the WWE Network…"Please be patient if you're ordering WWE Network as we're experiencing extremely high demand. Your order will be processed as soon as possible."

Jake Roberts Issues Statement Before Surgery

UPDATE: Jake Roberts posted the following statement today ahead of his surgery to remove a cancerous tumor…Thank for for all of the support and well wishes about my procedure tomorrow. The doctors are optimistic that the growth is contained and tomorrow's removal should take care of the problem. However, we will not know for sure until it is taken out and further tests are done. I am fine and just as optimistic as the doctors. Did my DDP Yoga this morning and looking forward to all of my u...

WWE Issues Statement On Dish Dropping Their PPV...

WWE has provided eWrestlingNews.com with the following statement following DISH's decisions to drop their PPVs:

"WWE is pleased that the majority of our cable and satellite Pay-Per-View distributors are giving our fans an option to purchase traditional Pay-Per-Views as we prepare to launch WWE Network on Monday, February 24. Unfortunately, DISH will not be doing so. We hope DISH will reconsider for this Sunday's Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View event and especially for WrestleMania 30."

Update: Dish Network Responds To WWE (Statement...

UPDATE: Zap2it.com has a statement from DISH Network on their decision to drop WWE PPV's.

"WWE has chosen to launch a 24/7 online network, without its TV partners, that includes all of its pay-per-view events. As WWE enters the increasingly fragmented media world by themselves, DISH will continue to consider the value of WWE pay-per-view on an event by event basis. DISH continues to provide a variety of WWE programming, including 'WWE Raw' on USA, 'WWE Smackdown' on Syfy, 'WWE Main Event' on Ion and 'WWE Total Divas" on E!. At this time, WWE pay-per-view events are not available on DISH."

Additionally DISH Network also wrote the following:

"DISH will not offer the 'WWE Elimination Chamber' PPV on 2/23. WWE is not willing to adjust their PPV costs to satellite and cable companies, which is unfair to their customers. We need to re-focus our efforts to support partners that better serve DISH customers. Other satellite and cable companies, including DIRECTV, have also expressed they may no longer provide WWE PPV events in the future."

Things are going to get VERY interesting based off this statement. WWE better pray their Network works otherwise they are screwed ... plain and simple.

ORIGINAL: WWE has provided eWrestlingNews.com with the following statement following DISH's decisions to drop their PPVs:

"WWE is pleased that the majority of our cable and satellite Pay-Per-View distributors are giving our fans an option to purchase traditional Pay-Per-Views as we prepare to launch WWE Network on Monday, February 24. Unfortunately, DISH will not be doing so. We hope DISH will reconsider for this Sunday's Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View event and especially for WrestleMania 30."

WWE Releases Statement On Big Daddy Vs Passing...

WWE released the following statement on the passing of Nelson Frazier Jr. (Big Daddy V, Mabel, Viscera)…WWE is saddened by the news that Nelson Frazier Jr., aka Big Daddy V and Mabel, has passed away. A larger-than-life Superstar, Frazier was a former World Tag Team Champion, Hardcore Champion and the 1995 King of the Ring.As the dark, formidable Viscera, he was also a member of Undertaker's faction, The Ministry of Darkness. Frazier's colorful personality made him a memorable competit...